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Some of the greatest worship songs and hymns were written during times of deep pain. The process of going through trials is not easy, yet when we allow God to work through our pain, He can produce a sweet melody of growth in our lives. This eight-message series gives biblical counsel on the issue of suffering in the lives of believers.

We're all on the lookout for helpful tips for everyday tasks. Whether it's a kitchen hack for tear-free onions or a cleaning hack for a mess-free microwave, people are eager to save time and effort. Your walk with Christ can be more consistent, simple, and satisfying with Spirit Hacks: Tips and Tools for Mastering Your Spiritual Life. Let's do this.

All of us experience times of desperation, but as James Montgomery Boice said, "If you understand those two words, 'But God,' they will save your soul. If you recall them daily and live by them, they will transform your life completely." In this series, Skip Heitzig explores the "but God" moments of David, Jonah, Moses, and other biblical figures, encouraging us to let the Lord turn our personal periods into pivot points.

Have you struggled to explain the foundations of the Christian faith to a friend or family member? Give them this special compilation series from Skip Heitzig that addresses topics like what it means to know God, who Jesus and the Holy Spirit are, and how heaven works.

Join Skip Heitzig for this study of Malachi, in which God called for his people to turn back to him and his ways. As the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi highlights the Jewish people's - and all of humanity's - need for salvation.

As with many of the Minor Prophets, the book of Zephaniah pronounces judgment on both the nation of Israel and the entire world. However, it also gives hope and encouragement for the future, as Skip Heitzig explains: It foretells the day of the Lord and Christ's second coming.

Join Skip Heitzig as he looks at the minor prophet book of Joel, which was written during a time of famine and locusts in the land of Israel. In it, Joel warned the nation of coming judgment and the impending day of the Lord as he appealed to the people to repent.

Mostly filled with prophecy, the heart of the book of Hosea also records the marriage between the prophet Hosea and the unfaithful Gomer, who represented the people of Israel as they constantly turned away from God's ways. In this series, Skip Heitzig shows how despite our waywardness and idolatry, the Lord's unconditional love cannot be exhausted.

As Jerusalem fell in judgment to the Babylonians after years of rebellion against God, an anonymous author - probably the prophet Jeremiah - poured out his heart in what we now know as the book of Lamentations. In this series, Skip Heitzig shows how there is hope even in the midst of extreme pain and suffering.

When Jesus asked his disciples: "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" Peter responded, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus promised Peter that upon the rock of that confession he would build his church. The truth of who Jesus is empowers common man to speak the message that opens the doors of heaven to sinners. Join us to learn strong principles for godly living and reach new heights in our faith as we work our way through Peter's epistles.

On September 11, 2001, the fear of terrorism hit home in a way that it never had before, leaving many feeling desperately helpless. Recorded immediately after the attacks of September 11, these messages from Pastor Skip Heitzig take you to the Bible to find God's perspective on terror and how we are called to respond and take hope and comfort in Christ.

The book of James calls believers to put feet to their faith. Known mostly for the verse "faith without works is dead" (2:26), James perfectly describes the relationship between action and belief that should naturally flow from true Christianity. In this series Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a look at this challenging book and how it should affect the everyday life of a Jesus follower.

Have you ever wondered how to stay focused and faithful in your walk with the Lord? This study through the book of Colossians with Pastor Skip Heitzig gives you direction on how to remain steady and balanced in your walk and challenges you to draw closer to the One who loves you more than any other.

Abraham has often been called, "the father of faith." In this inspiring series, we study the life of Abraham, an ordinary man who heard the voice of God and "did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith" (Romans 4:20).

David was a man after God's own heart. Explore the risings and downfalls of David's life, and learn about God's loving mercy through his relationship with David.

Skip Heitzig unfolds the book of Daniel verse by verse in the series I Dare You. We'll learn how Daniel lived differently and made a huge impact on his society, and we'll be challenged to do the same.

First Chronicles focuses on the genealogy that led to King David, and his exploits. Skip Heitzig reveals how this book served as a link to the Jewish past after their captivity in Babylon.

Second Peter was written to counteract false prophets who were teaching that Jesus was not God in the flesh, and that He would not return. Skip Heitzig teaches how to keep following Jesus.

The Gospel of John differs from the three other Gospels in that it emphasizes the deity of Jesus Christ. Skip Heitzig shows why this Gospel is the one so often recommended to new believers.

The Upper Room Discourse was Jesus’ final message to His closest followers before He went to the cross. After washing their feet and giving them the example of how to love and serve one another, He taught what it really means to be His disciples. Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches how we can learn to face situations similar to those encountered by Jesus’ disciples.